Stated in no particular order, here are our best picks:
#1. ORIGINAL FRIED CHICKEN
($22.50, serves three to four)
NENE CHICKEN, #01-24 Star Vista, tel: 6222-6363
Nene Chicken is one of the largest fried chicken chains in Korea, with over 920 outlets. The chicken crumbled in my mouth on first bite. The meat was moist and tender, though a tad oily.
BEST SAUCE: Green onion ($23.50, serves three to four)
#2. ORIGINAL CHICKEN
($15 for half chicken, $17 for boneless half chicken)
WOORI NARA, #01-02, 19 Lorong Kilat, tel: 6464-9282
Tucked away in a quiet corner of Bukit Timah, Woori Nara was definitely worth the trip.
Everything about their fried chicken was spot on – crispy skin, wonderful flavour, tender and juicy meat. They deliver islandwide (with delivery fees varying according to distance), but we recommend eating on location.
BEST SAUCE: Soya garlic ($17 for half chicken, $19 for boneless half chicken)
#3. CRISPY CHICKEN
($7.95 for six pieces)
4 FINGERS CRISPY CHICKEN,#B4-06A Ion Orchard, tel: 1800-427-4779
Well-seasoned and tasty. The skin was crispy rather than crumbly and not too oily. Choose the drummettes for juicier meat; the wings can be slightly dry.
BEST SAUCE: Soy garlic ($7.95 for six pieces)
#4. FRIED CHICKEN
($18 for half chicken)
KKO KKO NARAKKO, 57 Tras Street, tel: 6224-8186
Th e original version had a crunchy, crumbly skin, which was very flavourful on its own if a little dry. All chicken dishes are served with tangy pickled radish.
BEST SAUCE: Sweet & spicy ($20 for eight pieces)
This story was originally published in the March 2013 issue of Her World magazine.